When one observes a great line cook there are certain traits they manifest; timing, efficiency of motion, an uncanny awareness of surroundings, and a certain calm. The most vital though is the sense of urgency; not a frantic desperation, but a purposeful intent. It lends power to the efficiency and speed, the accuracy and calm. There is resolution in the movements of food to pan, pan to plate. The success of the shift lies in every plate, the room for error is non existent. 'You're only as good as your last plate' my first chef instilled in me years ago. Never compromise, never try to trick the customer, never pray that they won't notice a botched job. If you execute your job as precisely as you can every single time then you have no regrets, only calm and satisfaction. Some day I will become that cook and someday I will live my life with the joyful urgency it deserves.